Submission without a file

[levi]

Describe the issue or problem

We created a submission and followed the process through to the end. However, OJS allowed us to publish the submission without attaching any file.

What is the simplest way to ensure that files are retained throughout each step of the workflow? Additionally, why does OJS permit a submission to be published without an associated file?

What application are you using?

• OJS 3.4.0.8
• PHP 8.3.17

Additional information

[rcgillis]

HI @levi,

Attaching (or not attaching) a file is a setting set by journal managers in the component settings: https://docs.pkp.sfu.ca/learning-ojs/en/settings-workflow#components - this is a configurable setting that journal managers are responsible for configuring in order to determine whether a submitted component requires a file attached.

-Roger
PKP Team